Westside Lemon Recipe
Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint
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Ingredients
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Liquids
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into Glass
Empty the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
Garnishing
- 5
Add Mint
Gently slap the mint leaves between your hands to release their aroma and place them on top of the drink as a garnish.